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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,264.42, 37,614.24 and 15,325.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,264.42, 37,614.24 and 15,325.02 is: 21,142.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,264.42 : 37,614.24 = 15,325.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,264.42/37,614.24 = 15,325.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,264.42x = 37,614.24 × 15,325.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,264.42x = 576,438,980.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,438,980.28/27,264.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,142.54

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